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Opposition leader claims forced labor compensation plan may lead to military consequences

SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung again denounced the government's compensation plan for victims of wartime forced labor on Saturday, claiming that the solution may result in Japan's Self-Defense Forces entering the
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(LEAD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 10,000 for 5th day

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, background info from 4th para)SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases remained above 10,000 for the fifth day Saturday as health authorities mull over further easing antivirus measures.The co
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Surge in demand for years-old premium whiskies spotted in S. Korea

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- Amid the recent surge in demand for whisky spotted in South Korea, more and more Korean consumers are reportedly looking for beverages that are over 21 years old. In respon
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases above 10,000 for 5th day

SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases remained above 10,000 for the fifth day Saturday as health authorities mull over further easing antivirus measures.The country reported 10,009 new COVID-19 infections, including 15 case
(URGENT) S. Korea reports 3 COVID-19 deaths, total at 34,096: KDCA

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(URGENT) S. Korea reports 10,009 new COVID-19 cases: KDCA

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Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on March 11.Korean-language dailies-- Former aide to Lee said he only worked hard, felt wronged over prosecution's probe in suicide note (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-
Saturday's weather forecast

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SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weatherforecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:01 a.m. Saturday.Temperature (C)ConditionPossibilityHigh/Lowof Rain (%)Seoul21/09Sunny20Incheon16/09Sunny20Suwon22/07Cloudy20Cheongju25/09Sunny
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(3rd LD) Deceased former aide said to have urged Lee to leave politics in suicide note

(ATTN: ADDS details about Lee's visit in last 5 paras)SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of staff to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was found dead in an apparent suicide, urged the Democratic Party (DP) chair to quit
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Court suspends penalty on police superintendent who led meeting against interior ministry's police bureau

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Administrative Court on Friday halted the suspension slapped on a police superintendent for organizing a police meeting against the interior ministry's plan to establish a police oversight bureau last year.Ry
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(2nd LD) Deceased former aide said to have urged Lee to leave politics in suicide note

(ATTN: ADDS details about autopsy in last 3 paras, photo)SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of staff to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was found dead in an apparent suicide, urged the Democratic Party (DP) chair to quit
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Virgil Abloh's 'Project Maybach' to showcase at DDP in Soul S.Korea

SEOUL March 10 (Yonhap) -- Luxury designer brand group LVMH’s first African American designer Virgil Abloh’s collaborative piece done on vehicle brand Mercedes’ luxury sedan production line Maybach’s
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KF-21 fighter prototypes succeed in first nighttime flights: arms agency

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet prototypes have successfully conducted their first nighttime flights, the state arms procurement agency said Friday.The third and fourth prototypes of the KF-21 conduct
Key developments on North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.------March 6 -- S. Korea, U.S. hold joint air drills involving U.S. B-52H bomber7 -- N. Korea warns of 'overwhelming' actions against U.S.-S. Kore
Summary of inter-Korean news this week

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SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.------------2 N. Korean fishermen deceived by Seoul officials prior to repatriation in 2019: paperSEOUL -- Two North Korean fishermen, who were repatriated to the No
Summary of external news of North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news of North Korea this week.------------N. Korea still one of worst countries for human rights, freedom: reportSEOUL -- North Korea was once again labeled one of the worst countries
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

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SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.------------(2nd LD) N. Korean leader inspects 'actual war' readiness of artillery unit targeting enemy's airfield: KCNASEOUL -- North Korean
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(LEAD) Deceased former aide said to have urged Lee to leave politics in suicide note

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 1-2, 6, 13-15; CHANGES headline)SEONGNAM, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A former chief of staff to opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was found dead in an apparent suicide, urged the Democratic Party (D
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Yoon vows to further strengthen extended deterrence against N.K. threats

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Friday to work with the United States to further strengthen extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.Yoon made the remark during the 77th graduat
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Umbrella union leader vows to stand up against gov't reform of workweek

SEOUL, March 10 (Yonhap) -- The leader of a major umbrella union on Friday pledged to stand up against the controversial reform of the 52-hour workweek system, accusing the government of trying to cancel labor progress achieved over the past decades.